This year, COVID-19 has made decisions around surgery tougher than ever for folks who may need one. But one major medical group can help provide some answers. Top on their list: Is it safe to have surgery right now? “It is very safe to have surgery, especially with all of the precautions in place,” said
This year, COVID-19 has made decisions around surgery tougher than ever for folks who may need one. But one major medical group can help provide some answers. Top on their list: Is it safe to have surgery right now? “It is very safe to have surgery, especially with all of the precautions in place,” said
Stomach cramps can happen for a multitude of reasons, but they can be debilitating no matter the cause. According to Healthline, the pain often revolves around a muscle strain, indigestion, gas retention, or dehydration. While they can be incredibly uncomfortable, most cramps aren’t cause for alarm. It helps to diagnose the source of your discomfort before
Some patients looking to reschedule annual physicals, wellness visits or other routine medical appointments long delayed by COVID-19 first may need to make time to find a new doctor. Thousands of practices have closed because of the pandemic, a recent survey shows, with thousands more planning to close in 2021. Finding a new doctor means
If you’re working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to have a work space that’s doesn’t cause pain or discomfort in your back, neck or legs, a spine specialist says. “Most couches may not provide the same type of support and contour as an ergonomic office chair, so your back and neck may
Out with the old, in with the new. That pretty much sums up New Year’s resolutions. Why exactly do humans make plans to dissociate away from their old selves during momentous occasions? Indeed, it is a subject of interest considering the periodical nature in which it happens. It all comes down to how the human
The 55th Super Bowl is happening this Sunday, and while everyone else is working on getting their list of snack table ingredients, YouTuber Aseel Soueid is going in a different direction. The bodybuilder and fitness influencer regularly tries out the diet plans of some of the world’s fittest athletes, from soccer star Lionel Messi to
It’s a tough time for Grape-Nuts fans. The beloved cereal, which has been an American breakfast staple for more than 100 years, is now impossible to find in stores. If you’ve been missing your morning fix of wheat and barley crumbles, you’re not alone. Healthy cereal enthusiasts across the country are all wondering the same
In March, as the world went to hell and New York City went into lockdown, Queens-born chef turned hip-hop-artist Action Bronson (Ariyan Arslani, “Baklava”) began a 127-pound weight loss grind. Now, nine months later, he said it’s almost like he never had that weight to begin with. At his heaviest, Bronson was pushing 400 pounds,
A romantic relationship is similar to a healthy friendship in the sense that both are a two-way street. These connections are built on a strong rapport, cemented by a fair give-take routine, utmost support, and bonding. However, there is such a thing as a toxic friendship – perhaps you may feel that the relationship is
If it hasn’t happened, you’re lucky. For the rest of us, it’s nothing new: He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s the perfect date and now he’s leaning in for that highly-anticipated first kiss. Your heart’s racing. Your heart drops. The kiss… was not good. Or just okay. Or just atrocious. You tell yourself you’ll give it
We first learned of Melania Trump’s COVID-19 test status on Friday, October 2. The First Lady tweeted at the time, “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you
If we told you that Big Lots was founded by a man named Sol Shenk who, as per company site, “loved making crazy closeout deals” on things like automotive parts and vehicles, it may help you understand just how the store manages to keep its prices so low and competitive compared to other stores. While Big Lots
If you received an odd text from “Costco” about an “overcharge reimbursement” followed by a sketchy link, you’re not alone. This, fellow Costco shoppers, is a text scam; and no, you shouldn’t click on the link. Popular Costco fan Instagram account Costco Deals (@costcodeals) posted about the text scam yesterday, sharing it with their more
Feng shui is something we all need in our life. As Feng Shui expert and Nectar Life Hacks Host Priya Sher told Good Homes Magazine, “Its principles maintain that we live in harmony with our environment. Its aim is to achieve balance in your living and working space and maximize your potential for success in all
The Buff Dudes brothers Brandon and Hudson White frequently tackle new diet and workout challenges on their YouTube channel. Recently they took on flexible dieting, also called “If It Fits Your Macros” for one month and shared their experiences in a new video. If you’re unfamiliar IIFYM, the concept calls for counting macronutrients, or the
New research on the health affects of coconut oil adds to concerns about its link to cardiovascular disease. In a new meta-analysis, published in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Circulation, researchers reviewed 16 studies about how bodies react after eating coconut oil. They found that, according to the studies they evaluated, coconut oil significantly
If you were to say the words “plant-based” to someone 15 years ago, they might have stared at you, head tilted slightly, and said, “Huh?” That’s because 15 years ago the term didn’t really exist. Neither did Forks Over Knives, or Impossible Burgers, or fake chicken at KFC. Now everyone from Mike Tyson to your
Unless you've never experienced the horror that is hormonal acne or fits of rage around that time of the month, you know that, as a woman, hormones can take quite a toll on you—and that rings especially true once you hit menopause. While, yes, menopause isn't all bad (hi, no more spending money on tampons or remembering
The Buff Dudes (aka bodybuilders Hudson and Brandon White) are known for their month-long challenges, where they make big changes to their lifestyles to see what kind of impact it has on their health, fitness and overall wellbeing. With more and more people adopting a plant-based diet, and with research suggesting that a vegan lifestyle
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